For the third time, Simone Biles has won the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year award, confirming her place among the greatest athletes of modern times. Indicating the extraordinary influence that Biles has had on gymnastics and sports in general, she becomes just the fourth woman in the past 50 years to hold this title three times
Triumph Over Adversity: Simone Biles’ Resilience Shines
This acknowledgment comes after a year that saw Biles’ victorious comeback to competition following mental health issues she had at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in 2021. The 26-year-old gymnast took a break from the sport, but she returned with a bang, winning every all-around competition and taking home four gold and one silver at the global championship in October.
This return is especially noteworthy in light of Biles’ open conversations on mental health issues, resilience, and motivation of athletes worldwide.
Road to Paris 2024
With thirty global medals in all, including twenty-three gold, Simone Biles is well-positioned for the next phase of her career, which will take place in Paris in 2024, the site of the Olympic Summer Games.
The gymnastics icon’s accomplishments not only highlight her own talent but also help to change the perception of mental health in sports, giving her an inspiration to athletes all around the world.
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